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Welcome to IOM3 Investigates, the podcast series of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining - the global network for the materials cycle. 🌐 In each episode, we'll be joined by industry experts to take a deeper look into issues of relevance to professionals working in materials, minerals and mining sectors.

Aug 31

IOM3 Investigates...ADM3

In this episode of IOM3 Investigates... Kovida Mehra hosts Animesh Anand MIMMM and Sarah Glanville FIMMM as they discuss neurodiversity, disability and inclusion in engineering. Together, they explore the barriers that disabled and neurodiverse individuals can face in education and the workplace, and the practical steps that organisations can take to create more inclusive environments. The conversation examines the role of workplace accessibility, inclusive design, representation and supportive workplace cultures, highlighting how adjustments intended to support disabled colleagues often benefit everyone. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This episode reflects the knowledge, experience and opinions of the speakers at the time of recording.
Jul 9

IOM3 Investigates...REACH

In this episode of IOM3 Investigates... David Arthur FIMMM, Head of Technical Community Support at IOM3, is joined by Chris Botting CEng FIMMM, Chief Engineer – Materials and Manufacturing at Marshall Aerospace, to explore the impact of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations on UK industry. Drawing on his experience in aerospace materials engineering, Chris explains the origins and objectives of REACH, how the regulations are applied in practice, and the challenges organisations face when balancing environmental and health considerations with technical performance requirements. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 18

IOM3 Investigates...Dr Colleen Mann

In this episode in the WIM3 series, Dr Fiona C J Robinson FIMMM speaks with Dr Colleen Mann CEng FIMMM, Senior Consultant at Amentum and Vice President of IOM3, about her career journey and the experiences that have shaped it. From her early education to studying chemistry at Queen’s University Belfast and completing a PhD in nuclear materials science, Colleen reflects on a non‑linear path built on persistence, adaptability and a strong research mindset. The conversation explores her transition from academia into the nuclear sector, her work leading complex research programmes, and the skills required to thrive across different environments. Alongside her technical work, Colleen speaks candidly about communication, confidence, mentoring and leadership, highlighting the importance of supporting others and creating inclusive professional environments as she looks towards a more strategic leadership role in the future. Bio: Dr Colleen Mann is a Chartered Engineer and Senior Consultant at Amentum, where she leads a specialist team delivering research and technical programmes across the nuclear sector. Her work focuses on the long-term performance and durability of nuclear materials, supporting the safe management and disposal of radioactive waste. She is the technical lead for an experimental programme for a key client, where she has coordinated complex, multi-disciplinary research involving international partners and contributed to the development of long-term R&D strategies that support UK policy and decision-making. Colleen began her career in academia, completing a PhD and postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield, where she specialised in nuclear materials and wasteform durability. During this time, she also managed analytical laboratory facilities and developed strong foundations in both research and teaching. She has since built on this technical expertise in industry, leading experimental programmes, shaping research roadmaps, and supporting projects ranging from spent fuel management to nuclear new build and waste package disposability. Alongside her technical role, Colleen is Vice President of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and is actively involved in supporting the next generation of engineers and scientists through her work with the Sheffield Metallurgical and Engineering Association. She is enthusiastic about leadership, communication, and creating inclusive environments where individuals can develop and thrive and is particularly interested in solving real-world problems by working in multi-disciplinary teams resulting in real-world impact across industry. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
May 21

IOM3 Investigates...The New European Bauhaus

In this episode of IOM3 Investigates, we explore the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative that is bringing together sustainability, design, culture and community to reshape the built environment. Tia Byer (Journal Relationship Manager, IOM3), hosts a conversation with Professor Andreja Kutnar (University of Primorska, Slovenia), a leading researcher in sustainable materials and contributor to the NEB Academy, alongside Associate Professor Dennis Jones (Luleå University of Technology, Sweden), Editor-in-Chief of the International Wood Products Journal. Together, they explore what the New European Bauhaus is, how it builds on the original Bauhaus movement, and why it matters now. The discussion touches on material choices and construction methods, long-term use, reuse, and social impact. Central to this is a shift towards more inclusive, human‑centred approaches, where communities are actively involved in shaping the spaces they inhabit, and where sustainability extends beyond reducing harm to creating positive environmental and social outcomes. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mar 26

IOM3 Investigates...the art of Viva Talbot with Dr Joan Heggie

In this episode, Head of Design Lara Collins speaks with Dr Joan Heggie, historian, researcher and curator of the 2025 exhibition Viva Talbot: Steelmaking, to explore the life, craft and legacy of a woman who captured the steel industry with exceptional technical precision. The discussion traces Talbot’s unconventional route into wood engraving, her family ties to ironmaster Benjamin Talbot, and how she gained access to blast furnaces, quarries and mines at a time when industrial spaces were overwhelmingly male.. Joan explains how Talbot documented every stage of steelmaking - from mining raw materials to rolling finished plate - and why the 15 engravings in the IOM3 collections remain such rare examples of industrial woodcut work. The conversation also looks at the wider arc of Talbot’s life: her early sketchbooks and diaries, her collaborations and influences, her extensive travels, and her transition from artist to Lady Nussey of Rushwood Hall. Joan reflects on the challenges of conserving fragile prints, the gaps that still remain in Talbot’s biography, and her ongoing project to compile a comprehensive catalogue raisonné. For enquiries about the Viva Talbot: Steelmaking exhibition or Dr Heggie's work please email: joan.heggie2022@outlook.com Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 24

IOM3 Investigates...Mythbusting Chartership

Chartership plays a central role in upholding professional standards, but what does it mean in practice today - and what stops people from pursuing it? In this discussion, our Director of Membership & Professional Standards Paul Skerry (CEng FICE FCInstCES FIMMM) talks to Sarah West (Head of Engagement & Policy, Science Council), Phil Underwood (CMktr, Engagement Manager, Society for the Environment), and Lucy Byrne (Professional Standards Manager, Engineering Council). They explore the real barriers individuals face on the path to professional registration, from misconceptions about qualifications and career routes to a lack of confidence, inconsistent support, and the complexities of working across multiple organisations. The conversation also looks at how mentors can better support candidates, how institutions can open clearer pathways for those without traditional academic backgrounds, and where messaging should focus: personal benefits, professional values, or public responsibility. Against the backdrop of public failures such as Horizon and Grenfell, the speakers reflect on the relevance of codes of conduct, whistleblowing, HRB requirements and the growing emphasis on accountability. They also consider how chartership aligns with modern industrial strategy, why employers benefit from registered professionals, and how to broaden participation so that chartership is truly accessible to all. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 29

IOM3 Investigates...AI in Ground Engineering

Recorded as a webinar in September 2025 Artificial Intelligence is widely promoted as transformative, but how much of this promise holds true for geotechnical engineering? In this webinar recording, Dr Angus Maxwell and Dr Rich Laver from Maxwell GeoSystems Ltd explore where AI is already delivering practical benefits in ground engineering, where expectations may be overstated, and how reliable current applications really are. What is meant by AI in an engineering context? Where could or should it be applied? Drawing on information from across the geotechnical community, the speakers discuss how perceptions of AI vary between owners, consultants and contractors, and where different groups see genuine value. Angus and Rich also share insights from their current research, including the use of large language models to improve interaction with complex engineering systems, and machine learning approaches that draw on decades of geotechnical data to improve forecasting, decision‑making and ground risk management. Speakers Dr Angus Maxwell Founder and CEO, Maxwell GeoSystems Ltd Dr Rich Laver Senior Technical Manager and AI Team Lead, Maxwell GeoSystems Ltd Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
12/22/2025

IOM3 Investigates...Ed Conway at M3P3: Material World

Ed Conway HonFIMMM, Economics Editor at Sky News and author of Material World, delivered his keynote presentation recorded live at M3P3 in November 2025. His book explores the six raw materials - sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium - that underpin modern life, from the concrete in our cities to the batteries powering the green transition. Ed takes us on a journey behind the scenes of global supply chains, revealing how these materials shape geopolitics, technology, and sustainability. He shares stories from his travels to mines, deserts, and processing plants, and explains why our digital world is still deeply physical. Connect with Ed: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ed-conway-466b172a Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to IOM3 Investigates, the podcast series of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining - the global network for the materials cycle. 🌐 In each episode, we'll be joined by industry experts to take a deeper look into issues of relevance to professionals working in materials, minerals and mining sectors.

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